Which Condition Is Characterized by a Lateral Bending of the Vertebral

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which condition is characterized by a lateral bending of the vertebral column in the thoracic region?

• A)herniated disc
• B)scoliosis
• C)kyphosis
• D)lordosis
• E)spina bifida

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Definitions:

Mohs Hardness Scale

Consists of ten common minerals ranked in order of increasing relative hardness, from 1 to 10.

Bowen's Reaction Series

A sequence that describes the order of mineral crystallization from cooling magma according to their chemical composition and temperature.

Ordered Atomic Arrangement

A structured and systematic organization of atoms within a material, typically observed in crystals and certain solid substances.

Solid State Crystallization

The process through which a solid forms where the atoms or molecules are highly organized into a structure known as a crystal.